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DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B
$149Cheaper
Released 2019
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DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B is cheaper at $149. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B or Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool?
The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B is the cheaper at $149. The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B |  Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149 | $185 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Metabo |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Voltage | 20 | 18 |
| Motor type | brushless | brushless |
| Opm range | 0-20000 | 8000-20000 |
| Stroke angle | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Accessory interface | universal-ois | StarlockPlus |
| Weight (lb) | 2.75 | 2.9 |
| No load speed | 20000 | 20000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free blade change | Yes | Yes |
Sources — DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-27). Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool: metabo.com (verified 2026-06-27).
What's the difference between the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B and Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Voltage: DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B 20 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 18
- Opm range: DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B 0-20000 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 8000-20000
- Accessory interface: DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B universal-ois vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool StarlockPlus
- Weight (lb): DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS356B 2.75 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 2.9